Description
Bring a taste of Ireland to your table with this creamy Colcannon recipe, blending mashed potatoes with cabbage and scallions for a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 4 cups finely chopped cabbage or kale
- 4 green onions (scallions), chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2-3 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (for garnish)
- Optional: Additional butter, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Cover the potato chunks in a large pot with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Let them sit for a minute or two to evaporate any excess moisture.
- Cook the Cabbage/Kale: While the potatoes cook, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped cabbage or kale and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mash the Potatoes: Mash the drained potatoes with a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the milk or cream to the potatoes, and continue mashing until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Combine and Season: Stir the cooked cabbage or kale and green onions into the mashed potatoes until evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer the colcannon to a serving dish. If desired, make a small well in the center and add a pat of butter to melt over the top.
- For an extra touch, garnish with crumbled bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 6.4 g
- Sodium: 59.6 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.6 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 21.2 mg